Improved financial knowledge leads to a better future for individuals and families along with stronger communities. That’s why providing and supporting financial education is a major focus for Old National. Learn more about our commitment to financial education from Financial Empowerment Officer Ben Joergens.
Commitment to financial education leads to national awards
In 2017, Old National associates taught 1,065 total sessions of financial education reaching 19,910 people. This commitment led to Old National's Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens being named the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) 2017 Financial Educator of the Year.
In an online news release about the award, the NFEC noted that Ben was chosen because of his "commitment and contributions to bringing financial education to the at risk and underserved, all conducted in the spirit of partnership and collaboration."
Wolters Kluwer 2017 Community Impact Award
Received in recognition of Old National's 12 Steps to Financial Success program, which empowers at-risk adults, specifically those incarcerated for non-violent offenses, to take control of their future and achieve financial success. In 2015, Old National won the ABA Community Commitment Award in Financial Education for this program.
ABA George Bailey Distinguished Service Award
Ben Joergens, Old National's Financial Empowerment Officer, received this prestigious honor in 2015 after reaching more than 5,000 individuals the previous year through partnerships with 27 different nonprofit organizations, schools and universities.
Pictured: Old National Financial Empowerment Officer Ben Joergens (left) and Chairman and CEO Bob Jones (right) pose for a photo with American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols at the ABA's 2015 annual conference in Los Angeles.
